Sh*t I Had A Midlife Awakening

Host Maricella Herrera introduces her podcast, 'Sh*t I Just Quit My Job,' where she shares meaningful and inspiring conversations to help navigate career transitions. In this episode, Maricella talks with Jacqueline Oliveira Cella, who shares her 'midlife awakening' journey. Jacqueline, with over 15 years of experience in global health, wealth, and wellbeing sectors, discusses how she realigned her life and career purpose. They cover topics such as imposter syndrome, authenticity in leadership, building trust within teams, and transitioning careers across cultures. Jacqueline shares insights from her consultancy, Health at Work initiative, and continuous learning journey, emphasizing the importance of aligning work with personal values to achieve a fulfilling life.About Jacqueline Oliveira-Cella:Jaqueline Oliveira Cella inspires you to shift discomfort into purpose-driven action. She brings over 15 years of experience in US and global health, wealth, and wellbeing sectors, specializing in developing client-centric solutions, health equity, and risk management. Jaqueline has a proven track record of empowering employees and enhancing corporate wellness programsAs the founder of wellBe consulting, Jaqueline co-creates and advises healthcare corporations on innovating health and wellbeing solutions for employers, establishing strategic partnerships, and rethinking their go-to-market strategies and key performance indicators. Her recent executive education at Harvard Medical School and her actuarial and business background further empower her to drive meaningful, impactful changes.Driven by her passion for purpose-driven action, Jaqueline created the 'Health at Work' initiative. Collaborations cover top health risk concerns topics such as Burnout in the Healthcare System, Culture & AI, Diabetes at Work, Busyness & Food, Mindful Inclusion, Menopause at Work, Measurable Inclusion & People Analytics. ‘Health at Work’ collaborations are promoted through LinkedIn, a social initiative, extending the reach of her work to help employees advocate for their health in the workplace, and build sustable organizations by assisting employers in navigating significant health challenges with data-driven and actionable insights.Key Lessons:* Pause to Reassess Happiness: take intentional breaks to journal and engage in practices that can help you reflect on your current path and determine if it truly brings you joy.* Authenticity with Self-Awareness: Authenticity is valuable, but it must be balanced with self-awareness and compassion. Being true to yourself while considering the impact on others fosters better relationships and a healthier work environment.* Reframing Imposter Syndrome: It’s really a fear of not belonging, and it’s natural to go through it in uncertainty.* Aligning Work with Purpose: Aligning your career with your core values and purpose is essential for long-term satisfaction and impact.Episode Notes00:00:00 - Introduction and the concept of midlife awakening00:03:00 - Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella's background and career in global health and insurance00:05:00 - The importance of finding joy and excitement in your work00:09:00 - Balancing authenticity with compassion and self-awareness00:13:00 - Building trust within teams and creating psychological safety00:17:00 - Managing career transitions and embracing change00:22:00 - The role of continuous learning and curiosity00:25:00 - Overcoming imposter syndrome and the fear of the unknown00:30:00 - Creating environments that foster diversity of thought and innovation00:34:00 - The power of pause and taking intentional breaks00:39:00 - Addressing mental health and well-being in the workplace00:43:00 - Aligning your work with your purpose and values00:48:00 - Practical advice for finding mentors and building a supportive network00:53:00 - Final thoughts and reflections on creating a fulfilling career and lifeResources:Health at Work - LinkedInDaring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown - Bookshop.orgThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maricellaherrera.substack.com